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The weather might be warm, but water temperatures are still very cold. If you’re spending time on or near the water this weekend, make sure you know how to keep yourself and others safe.
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Today, we published water-related fatality data for 2024. There were 597 water-related fatalities in the UK last year, 193 of which were accidental. May saw the most accidental fatalities, whilst 61% occurred at inland locations. More insights:
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Despite 57% of accidental drownings from 2019-2023 occurring in inland waters (WAID Enhanced Data, 2025) there is currently no statutory duty on fire and rescue services in England to respond to these incidents. More from @NFCC_FireChiefs:
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If you see someone else in trouble, do not enter the water yourself. Instead - Call, Tell, Throw:. 📞 Call the emergency services and explain the situation.🗣️ Tell the person in the water to float.🛟 Look for something that floats to throw to them until emergency services arrive
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However you get into trouble in the water, float to live:. - Tilt your head back with ears submerged.- Relax and try to breathe normally.- Move your hands to help stay afloat.- It’s OK if your legs sink, we all float differently.- Spread your arms and legs to improve stability
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Cold water shock is the body’s physiological response to sudden immersion in cold water, leading to an involuntary gasp, rapid breathing, and temporary loss of swimming ability. This can result in drowning, especially if the person falls into the water unexpectedly.
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Even thought the weather is warm, water temperatures can remain dangerously cold. Across the UK, many inland waters remain below 16°C all year round, the temperature when water is considered hazardous for cold water shock.
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Today we’re publishing the UK Drowning Prevention Strategy Review, a report detailing the successes and progress made so far under the current UK Drowning Prevention Strategy. Read the report 👇.
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It's one week to go until the 2025 National Water Safety Conference in Birmingham! Hosted by @RoSPA, this event brings together water safety practitioners, academics, educators, innovators and advocates to share knowledge and shape the future of drowning prevention in the UK.
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Over the past few months, the team at @RoSPA have been working hard behind the scenes to improve the WAID data set. We’ve added a report detailing the process and outcomes of the project to our website – read and access the interactive dashboard here 👇.
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Interested in speaking at the National Water Safety Conference 2025? There's still time to submit your idea - we're accepting abstracts until 13th January.
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RT @EnvAgencyAnglia: 🚴🚶 Riverside paths & towpaths are beautiful in the winter but flooding, ice, and snow make these areas slippery and un….
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RT @EnvAgencyAnglia: 🐕 ❄️ Dog walkers! Ice, snow, and flooding make riverside paths and towpaths slippery and unpredictable. Keep your fur….
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If you're celebrating with friends and loved ones this festive season, help to keep them safe. #BeAMate and walk them home - it could save a life. #DontDrinkAndDrown.
We're excited to launch our NEW #DontDrinkAndDrown campaign video! 📹. Remember to look out for your mates this festive season - because walking them home could save a life. 🫶. Help spread the message: watch, share, and #BeAMate
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Would you know what to do in a water emergency? . Remember: #CallTellThrow. For more information visit:
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Docks and reservoirs are lovely places to spend time, but #RespectTheWater and look out for your friends.
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